Blaenhonddan Primary School Prospectus 2017 – 2018 Main Road Bryncoch Neath SA10 7PE Telephone: 01639 644366 Fax Number: 01639 635605 Email: [email protected] Headteacher: Mrs Gayle Major Chair of Governors: Mr Andrew Collins Work Together, Play Together, Succeed Together. Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Headteacher’s Welcome ................................................................................................................ 1 School Aims ...................................................................................................................................... 2 School Hours .................................................................................................................................... 3 Breakfast Club ................................................................................................................................ 3 Teaching Staff ................................................................................................................................ 4 Support Staff ................................................................................................................................. 4 School Governors ............................................................................................................................ 5 Admission to School ....................................................................................................................... 6 The school building and site ......................................................................................................... 6 Arriving and leaving school ...................................................................................................... 7 Visiting School ............................................................................................................................ 7 Working in the School .............................................................................................................. 7 Learning Support Centre .............................................................................................................. 7 Complaints ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Use of the Welsh Language ......................................................................................................... 8 School Organisation and Curriculum .......................................................................................... 8 The Foundation Phase ............................................................................................................... 8 What will children learn? ......................................................................................................... 8 The Seven Areas of Learning are: ......................................................................................... 8 How will children learn? ........................................................................................................... 9 Why is the outdoors important? ............................................................................................ 9 Milk ................................................................................................................................................ 9 The National Curriculum in Wales (7-11 Years) ................................................................ 10 What does the National Curriculum cover?....................................................................... 10 Standards .................................................................................................................................. 10 National Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF) ......................................................... 11 Additional Learning Needs ..................................................................................................... 11 Accessibility ............................................................................................................................... 11 Religious Education .................................................................................................................. 12 Personal and Social Education (PSE) ................................................................................... 12 Sex Education ........................................................................................................................... 12 Educational Visits .................................................................................................................... 12 Extra Curricular Activities .................................................................................................... 12 Charging and Remissions Policy ............................................................................................. 13 Homework .................................................................................................................................. 13 Lunches ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Healthy Schools Initiative ......................................................................................................... 14 Care .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Accidents and Illness .................................................................................................................. 14 Medicines ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Medical Examinations .................................................................................................................. 15 Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Punctuality ...................................................................................................................................... 16 School Uniform ............................................................................................................................. 16 PE ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Personal Property ......................................................................................................................... 17 Communication ............................................................................................................................... 17 School Council – “Y Llais” ............................................................................................................ 18 Safeguarding and Child Protection ........................................................................................... 18 Working Together ........................................................................................................................ 18 School Terms and Holiday Dates 2017/2018 ........................................................................ 18 Comparative Summary Report Foundation Phase .................................................................. 19 Comparative Summary Report Key Stage 2 ........................................................................... 20 Headteacher’s Welcome We extend a warm welcome to you and your child for the oncoming years. It is with confidence that we look forward to a happy relationship working together to ensure every child progresses and succeeds as well as they can. The prospectus aims to introduce you to the school and provide you with the information you need regarding our vision, values, general organisation, functions and administration. The prospectus should answer most of your immediate questions and queries and provide you with detailed information that should be helpful throughout the year. At Blaenhonddan Primary School we feel it is vital that all parents / guardians feel welcome and well informed about the school. The education of the children at the school is based on a sound partnership with parents where there is a shared responsibility, trust and understanding about our impact on your child’s learning. Blaenhonddan Primary is a happy, busy and successful school that prides itself on its inclusivity, standards and achievements. We aim to provide learning experiences that inspire, engage, motivate and challenge all pupils. At Blaenhonddan we want to the school to reflect your aspirations and our high expectations in terms of behaviour and achievement. I look forward to developing and extending our partnership as your child progresses through the school. Diolch yn fawr. Thank you G. Major Mrs Gayle Major Blaenhonddan Primary Page 1 School Aims Our aim is to educate your child to his/her full potential in a happy, safe and caring environment. Children need to be taught and to develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and morally. Each child is different and has different needs and capabilities in all these areas. The school aims to make the learning and teaching activities stimulating, vibrant and relevant to the children's needs and abilities.